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Atletico eye Scaloni swoop

By Francisco Acedo

THE father, and agent, of Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Lionel Scaloni has held talks with Atletico Madrid director of sport Toni Munoz over a move for his son to the Vicente Calderon.

Scaloni's father met Munoz on Tuesday and told Atletico that, despite being happy at Depor, his son would consider a move away from the Riazor if it meant more regular first-team action.

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a solid campaign for the Galician outfit, making 24 league appearances, but has failed to maintain a regular first-team slot, with Victor and Manuel Pablo holding down the spots on Depor's right flank.

Atletico are now seriously considering a move for the versatile Scaloni after deciding against renewing the contracts of Carlos Aguilera and Jorge Otero.